As we embark on 2025, Broward County Libraries is buzzing with exciting initiatives. I encourage you to experience the power of community reading by participating in the Director’s Book Club and the NEA Big Read.
I am thrilled to announce my selections for the 2025 Director’s Book Club:
JANUARY: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See: Inspired by true events, this novel explores the life of Tan Yunxian, a doctor from 15th-century China who finds her calling at odds with traditional duties of marriage and motherhood. (Fiction)
FEBRUARY: James: A Novel by Percival Everett: An action-packed retelling of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the viewpoint of Jim, Huck Finn’s enslaved traveling companion. (Fiction)
MARCH: The Women by Kristin Hannah: When nursing student Frankie McGrath’s brother ships out to serve in Vietnam, she leaves her sheltered life, joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows his path. (Fiction)
ALLISON’S A-LIST
Blues
MAY: Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chen: A funny, touching memoir by filmmaker and activist Curtis Chen about growing up as an “ABC” (American-born Chinese) in 1980s Detroit. (Non-fiction)
JUNE: Hijab Butch Blues by Lamya H: A queer Muslim immigrant draws strength and hope from stories in the Quran in this riveting memoir told in essays.
JULY: Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster by Adam Higginbotham: Based on extensive research, Challenger chronicles the 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster and offers a detailed account of the tragedy and investigation afterward. (Non-fiction)
SEPTEMBER: Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty by Patrick Radden Keefe: An in-depth look at the Sackler family and how they made a fortune with the prescription drug Oxycontin while escaping accountability for the public health crisis it caused. (Non-fiction)
OCTOBER: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: A widow working as a janitor at an aquarium befriends a giant octopus that helps her solve the mystery of her teenage son’s disappearance. (Fiction)
NOVEMBER: These Precious Days by Ann Patchett: In this collection of essays, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett reflects on home, family, friendships and writing. (Non-fiction)
I hope you will read these books along with me and join me for a spirited discussion. We meet in libraries throughout the county and online.
JOIN US FOR THE NEA BIG READ!
Get ready to delve into a vibrant celebration of storytelling with the NEA Big Read! This January and February, we’ll explore To Live by Yu Hua, a powerful fictional story that follows the struggles of a family during China’s tumultuous 20th century. We’ll also have a special selection for young readers with The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang.
You’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these stories through a variety of engaging events and activities designed for all ages.
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With a diverse selection of books for the Director’s Book Club, and the always exciting NEA Big Read, Broward County Libraries has something for every book lover.
See you at the library!
Sincerely,
Allison Grubbs
BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARY DIRECTOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
January 4, 10:30AM-Noon
Android Phone and Tablet
Essential Training
January 11, 10:30AM-Noon
Genealogy 101 Meetup
Trace your roots; six-month program series
January 11, 1-3PM
AARLCC Special Collections Tour
January 14
11AM-Noon or 2-3PM
iOS 17: iPhone and iPad
Essential Training
January 18, 10:30AM-Noon
NEA Big Read Program
A Creative Journey Ancient Chinese Style Brush Painting January 21, 1-3PM
Entrepreneurship Foundations
January 25, 10:30AM-Noon
“It Takes a Village” Family Workshop Series
Understanding Our Village
January 25, 11AM-12:30PM
Improv with Art Prevails Project
January 29, 6-7:30PM
youth
Inside Out Story Time Exploring Emotions
January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:15AM
Mainstreaming Education College & Career Advancement (MECCA) Tutoring: Free academic assistance
January 7-9, 13-16, 21-23, 2730, 4-5:30PM
Academic Enrichment at Your Library, grades K-12
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 3-4PM
LEGO Builders Fun Club
January 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5PM
Black History Saturday School Series: Stories of Our Ancestors
January 11, 11AM-1PM
Teen Summit 2025: The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King
January 18, 10AM-2PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-18
January 18, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read: Stories for the Lunar New Year
January 30, 11AM-Noon Beach
3250 N.E. 2nd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-357-7830
EVENT DETAILS
Broward County Library Branch
Formerly Young At Art
751 S.W. 121 Ave.
Davie, FL 33325
954-357-5437
EVENT
adults
Book Club: There Are Rivers in the Sky Elif Shafak
January 15, 10:30-11:30AM
youth
Toddler Storytime, ages 1836 months
January 8, 22, 10:30-11:30AM
NEA Big Read Storytime
January 29, 10:30-11AM
Carver Ranches
4735 S.W. 18 St.
West Park, FL 33023
954-357-6245 EVENT
adults
A Special Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: The Real Side
January 15, 6-7PM
Book Club/NEA Big Read: To Live by Yu Hua
January 27, 6:30-7:30PM
youth
Build & Learn: Practice engineering principles with blocks, LEGOs and more, ages 6-11
January 4, 2-3PM
Free Play Extravaganza Ages 3-5
January 4, 11, 18, 25 10:30AM-Noon
Chess: Learn and/or practice, ages 6-18
January 6, 6-7PM
Toddler Storytime, ages up to 3 years with parent/caregiver
January 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11AM
Dominoes Social Ages 6 and up
January 13, 6-7PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday After-school program
January 22, 4-5PM
STEAM & Discover with the Frost Museum, ages 6 to 11. Registration required. Limited space.
January 25, 2-3PM
Chinese New Year Kids’ after-school celebration
January 29, 4-5PM
MILLIONS OF SONGS FOR FREE
NEA Big Read 2025 Titles
Adult Title To Live by Yu Hua
In To Live, Fugui, a once-privileged man, faces a series of devastating losses due to his gambling addiction. Stripped of his wealth and family, he descends into poverty and hardship. Through the tumultuous years of the Cultural Revolution, Fugui endures countless trials, yet his indomitable spirit and unwavering hope remain steadfast
Youth Title The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang
The Nian Monster is back to wreak havoc on Shanghai! This fearsome beast, once scared off by loud noises and bright colors, is now immune to traditional New Year’s scares. Can quick-witted Xingling save the day? With the help of age-old traditions like long life noodles and sticky rice cakes, she’ll need to outsmart the Nian and protect her city.
NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
Century Plaza
Leon Slatin
1856 A W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
954-357-7740
EVENT DETAILS
adults
iPhone Basics with Jeffrey! Essential tips for beginners
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 29 4-5PM
Author Talk with Sally Ling How Boca Raton Helped Win WWII
January 6, 1:30-3PM
English Cafe Beginner Practice conversational English
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM
AARP Driver Safety Class
January 9, 10:30AM-4:30PM
Socrates Cafe: Discussion of philosophical, ethical and moral issues
January 10, 24
10:30AM-12:30PM
Novel Ideas Book Discussion
January 13, 1:30-2:30PM
Art History with Arline Peartree: Picasso Unveiled
January 15, 1:30-3PM
NEA Big Read Book Discussion
January 27, 1:30-2:30PM youth
LEGO Club, pre-K-12 years
January 4, 11, 18, 25
2:30-3:30PM
Homework Help, ages 5-12
January 7, 13, 14, 21, 27, 28
3:30-5:30PM
Dania Beach
Paul DeMaio
1 Park Ave. East Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-357-7073
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Beatles Yoga: Gentle yoga for all levels with a Beatles soundtrack
January 2, 16, 6:30-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
11AM-Noon
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice
conversational English
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 1-2PM
Meditation
January 4, 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:30AM
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-2PM
Arts and Crafts with Christine
January 9, 2:30-4PM
Coffee and Conversation with a Librarian: Discussion of government services
January 15, 10:30-11:30AM youth
Storytime: Singing, stories and crafts, toddlers/ preschoolers
January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11:30AM
NEA Big Read Storytime All ages
January 21, 10:30-11:30AM
2 PODCASTS, DOUBLE THE FUN!
We’ve launched podcasts of two popular online programs, Tech Talk Weekly and Creation Station Monthly
timely topics and fascinating guests with host Bob Anstett
Davie/ Cooper City
4600 S.W. 82nd Ave.
Davie, FL 33328
954-357-6399
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
January 3, 10, 17, 31, 1-2PM
Davie-Cooper City Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
January 16, 2-3PM
youth
Baby Storytime
January 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30-11:30AM
LEGO Adventure Club
Build using your imagination
January 14, 4-5PM
Preschool Literacy Games
January 29, 4-5PM
Deerfield Beach
Percy White
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-357-7680
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Dear Readers Book Club
January 6, 1-3PM
Meaningful Conversations
January 7, 14, 21, 28
6-7:30PM
Cinema of the Blues: Spotlight on the Past: Call library for title; all ages. End times vary
January 9, 11, 23, 2PM
English Cafe
Conversational practice class
January 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30-11:30AM
DB PW Community Voices
Open Mic: Two minutes of free speech from local residents who have something to say.
January 16, 6-7:30PM
Presidents and Their First Ladies Live: Jerry and Betty Ford
January 18, 2-3:30PM
Blues School Matthew Sabatella: From Plymouth Rock to Rock n’ Roll
January 25, 2-3:30PM
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?
Online Tutoring • Writing Lab Learning Resources
Fort Lauderdale
Reading Center
1300 E Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7890
adults
EVENT
DETAILS
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion
To Live by Yu Hua
January 23, 2-3PM
Galt Ocean Mile
Reading Center
3403 Galt Ocean Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-357-7840
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Librarian’s Movie Pick: Call library for title
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 5-7PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
Hallandale Beach
300 S. Federal Highway
Hallandale, FL 33009
954-357-6380
EVENT DETAILS
Closed until March 2025 for renovations.
Hollywood Beach
Bernice P. Oster
1301 S. Ocean Drive
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-4798
January 7, 21, 1-2PM
Rock Painting Party
January 8, 11AM-Noon
Banned Book Discussion: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
January 8, 2-3PM
Open Mic and Sing-Along Performance Workshop (Hybrid online/in-person)
January 11, 2-3PM
Ask Us Anything: Technology and Computers
January 14, 2-3PM
Book Discussion: Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian January 22, 2-3PM
NEA Big Read-Echoes of Life
A Public Reading of To Live by Yu Hua
January 23, 1-2PM
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Spanish Cafe: Conversational Spanish practice for beginners January 10, 24, 1-2PM
Hollywood
2600 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 33020
954-357-7760
adults
Chair Yoga
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30-11:30AM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
January 4, 11, 18, 25 10-11:45AM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English Beginner, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 5:30-6:30PM
Intermediate/Advanced, January 8, 15, 22, 29 10-11:30AM
Beginner, January 9, 16, 23 30, 4:30-5:30PM
Conversational Spanish for Beginners
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 2-3PM
Coffee and Conversation Explore social services available from state agencies
January 8, 10:30AM-Noon
Drop-In Tech Help: Basic assistance for your tech needs
January 9, 23, 2-3PM
Friends of the Hallandale Library Book Discussion
January 17, 1-2PM
Creative Writer’s Group, ages 14 and up
January 18, 4-5PM
Bonding with Books Book Club
January 22, 10:30AM-Noon Queer Book Club
January 27, 5-6PM
NEA Big Read 2025 Book Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 29, 5-6PM
youth
Family Afternoon Storytime
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
4-4:45PM
LEGO Club: Open building and free play, ages 5-18/grades K-12
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 4-5PM
MLK Day Activity: Create an “I Have a Dream” board All ages welcome January 4, 2-3PM Hora de cuentos bilingüe/ Bilingual Storytime
January 6, 13, 27 10:30-11:15AM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-18
January 7, 10, 3-4PM
Read, Baby, Read Early Learners Storytime, babies 36 months and younger
January 7, 14, 21, 28 10:30-11AM
Open Gaming, ages five and up
January 8, 15, 22, 29 3-5PM
NEW YEAR NEW YOU NEW LANGUAGE
Make your New Year’s Resolution to learn a new language and say ‘ciao’ or ‘hallo’ to the new you! Now you’re talking.
Imperial Point
5985 N Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-357-6530
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Jan Moran
Collier City
2800 N.W. 9 Court Pompano Beach, FL 33069
954-357-7670
Lauderdale Lakes
3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
954-357-8650
EVENT DETAILS
Introduction to Gmail
January 9, 10:30AM-12:30PM
NEA Big Read 2025 Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 21, 1-2PM
youth
Preschool Storytime
January 6, 13, 10:30-11:30AM
Chess Club
All ages welcome
January 7, 14, 21, 28
4:30-7:30PM
NEA Big Read 2025
Storytime: The Nian Monster Adventure
January 27, 10:30-11:30AM
adults
Introduction to Computers
January 6, 13, 27, 6-7PM
ESOL with Ms. “J”
January 6, 13, 27
6:30-7:30PM
MS Word
January 22, 2-4PM
youth
Afterschool Homework Help, kids/teens
January 7-10, 13-17, 21-24, 27-31, 2-4PM
Drawing with David January 8, 15, 22, 29, 4-5PM
Teens Chasing Dreams
January 9, 16, 23, 30
3:30-5:30PM
Storytime with Ms. Yasmin January 27, 3-4PM
EVENT DETAILS
adults
MLK Day: The Power of a Dream
January 18, 11AM-Noon
TECH WEDNESDAYS 2-4PM
• Google Drive with AARP
Senior Planet
January 8
• Learn Windows 10
January 15
• Google Photos with AARP
Senior Planet
January 22
• How to Use LinkedIn Learning
January 29
Bev’s Book Club
January 16, 12:30-1:30PM
Book Give Away Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Power of a Dream
January 18, 11AM-Noon
Acrylic Painting Class with Martha Cecilia Rivero
January 23, 3:30-5:30PM
youth
NEA Big Read Storytime: The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang
January 30, 4-5PM
Lauderhill Central Park
3810 N.W. 11 PL
Lauderhill, FL 33311
954-357-7833
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Free Nutrition Classes with Feeding South Florida
January 4, 1-2PM
Free Income Tax Assistance
January 25, 28
10:30AM-3PM
Lauderhill Towne Centre
6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313
954-357-6406
EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Crochet for a Cause
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
Broward County Property Appraisers Tax Exemption Event with the BCPA Mobile Exemption Education Team
January 9, 3-4:30PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 13, 6:30-7:30PM
Friends of Lauderhill Towne Centre Library Meeting
January 13, 6-7:30PM
Free Income Tax Filing Assistance
January 18, 25, 27
1-4:30PM
youth
Homework Help, walk-ins welcome, grades K-12
January 9, 13, 16, 23, 27, 30, 3:30-5:30PM
Winter Craft Time
January 11, 2-3PM
Elementary Math Bootcamp
January 11, 10:30AM-Noon
Preschool Storytime
Celebrate Chinese New Year
January 15, 10:30-11:30AM
Main
100 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-357-7444
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Tai Chi Focus
January 7, 21, 28, 4:45-6PM
Coffee and Conversation
Learn about free community/ government resources and services
January 9, 30, 2:30-3:30PM
Memoir Writing Workshop
January 13, 27, 1-3:30PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 15, 6-7PM
NEA Big Read: Chinese Floral Fan Art Workshop with Manzi Liu. All ages
January 25, 11AM-Noon
youth
Teen Film Screening: Call library for title
January 8, 4-6PM
Baby Lapsit
January 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:3011AM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1836 months
January 9, 16, 23, 30
11:30AM-Noon
Teen Gaming at the Studio
January 13, 27, 4-6PM
Music & Movement, ages 18 months/up to 5 years
January 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30-11AM
Chess Club, all ages/families
January 11, 11AM-Noon
Sensory Storytime: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
January 11, 2-2:30PM
LEGO Club at the Teen Studio
January 18, 1-2PM
Crafts for Teens: Perler beads
January 22, 4-6PM
Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” Engineering Challenge
January 25, 3-3:45PM
Children’s Storytime & Craft: The Nian Monster
January 29, 4-5PM
Introducing Broward County Library’s Blues School Series for 2025
Blues School program series kicks off in January 2025 and features four months of events including free concerts by renowned jazz/blues artists, music-minded movies and blues-based ukulele classes.
Margate
Catharine Young
5810 Park Drive
Margate, FL 33063
954-357-7500
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Tai Chi for Arthritis
January 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 12:30-1:30PM
MLK Day Movie at Your Library: call for title
January 15, 4-6PM
youth
Preschool Storytime
Learning through music, songs, crafts and stories
January 28, 10:15-11:15AM
Children’s Storytime: The Nian Monster Adventure
January 29, 4-5PM
Marta-Beth Friedman
Stirling Road Branch
3151 Stirling Road
Hollywood, FL 33312
954-357-7550 EVENT
adults
Ageless Grace: Brain/body fitness class
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2-3PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation and pronunciation
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2-3PM
Hollywood Historical Society Presentation: The Stranahan House Museum
January 12, 1-3PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion with Lynda Levin: To Live by Yu Hua
January 21, 1:30-3PM
Pull Up a Chair
January 28, 2-3PM youth
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1111:45AM
Family Storytime, all ages
January 5, 19, 26, 1111:45AM
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
January 6, 27, 10:30-11:15AM
Homework Help, grades K-12
January 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, 3-5PM
Teen Advisory Board Meeting, ages 12-17
January 8, 5-7PM
NEA Big Read Preschool Storytime
January 13, 10:30-11:15AM
NEA Big Read Sensory Storytime: Songs, stories and activities geared towards children with autism or sensory needs
January 22, 5-6PM
Miramar
2050 Civic Center Place
Miramar 33025
954-357-8090
EVENT
adults
Coloring for Adults
January 4, 11AM-12:30PM
Writer’s Club: Read, listen and discuss the written word
January 6, 27
10:30AM-12:30PM
NEA Big Read Calligraphy Demonstration
January 11, Noon-1PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
January 13, 11:30AM-1PM
Plants Are My Friends
January 18
Noon-1:30PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 25, 11AM-12:30PM
youth
Get Ready for Preschool
Stories, songs and rhymes, ages 2-5
January 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11AM
North Lauderdale Saraniero
6901 Kimberly Blvd. North Lauderdale 33068
954-357-6660
adults
EVENT DETAILS
youth
Storytime, ages 2-6
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11:15AM
STEAM Fun: Build! Create! Investigate!, ages 7-11
January 8, 22, 3-4PM
Crafts for Teens: Jewelry
Beginners English Cafe
January 6, 13, 27, 6:30-7:30PM
Mobile Tech for Beginners
January 7, 21, 1-2PM
NEA Big Read Book
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 14, 12:30-2PM
Color Me Calm Coloring Club for Adults
January 28, 5-6PM
Making
January 9, 3:30-4:30PM
Youth Chess
January 13, 1-2PM
North Regional/ Broward College
1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066
954-201-2600
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Digital Resources in Focus
Universal Class Teens welcome
January 2, 11-11:30AM
Ageless Grace
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 1-2PM
Eat Healthy, Be Active
January 6, 13, 27
11:30AM-12:30PM
English Cafe Beginner
Learn and practice English
January 6, 13, 27, 5-6:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice
conversational English
January 8, 15, 22, 29
5-6:30PM
Cultural Gems Series: Mark Telesca Performs
January 9, 2-3PM
Let’s Talk About It
January 10, 24, 11AM-Noon
Poets @ Heart Poetry Writing Group
January 15, 5-6:30PM
Know Your Rights: Meet the Consumer Protection Division
January 15, 5:30-6:30PM
Meet the Author: Amily D’Nas
- Beneath the Swaying Willow
January 15, 5:30-6:30PM
Between the Lines Book Club
North Woods by Daniel Mason
January 21, 2-3PM
Chess Club
January 29, 2-3PM
Journaling to a New You
January 29, 6-7:30PM
youth
After School Fun: Story and craft, grades K-2
January 7, 14, 21, 28
4-4:30PM
Letter of the Week Storytime
Ages 2-5
January 9, 23, 30
10:30-11:15AM
Construction Zone: Build with blocks/plastic bricks, ages 3-11
January 11, 11AM-Noon
Teen Bullet Journal Workshop, ages 13-18
January 15, 6-7:30PM
Wags & Tales: Reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-11
January 18, 2-3PM
Little Learners Storytime Stories, educational toys, games and activities, ages 2-5
January 16, 10:30-11:15AM
Northwest Branch
1580 N.W. 3 Ave. Pompano Beach 33060
954-357-6599
youth
EVENT DETAILS
Teens Chasing Dreams
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 3:30-5:30PM
NEA Big Read Storytime
January 30, 10:30-11AM
Northwest Regional
3151 University Drive
Coral Springs 33060
954-357-7990
EVENT DETAILS
adults
LIBRARY LIVING ROOM
Different activities throughout the week for ages 50 and over
• Bingo
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11AM-12:30PM
• Coloring, Crafts & Conversation
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
11AM-12:30PM
• Hot Topics Discussion Group
January 7, 14, 21, 28
11AM-12:30PM
Tai Chi
January 3, 17, 31
12:30-1:30PM
January 9, 23, 4:30-5:30PM
Whet Your Appetite Book Club: Discover new genres and authors
January 6, 1:30-3PM
10 Nutritional Tips for a Healthier You
January 7, 14, 21, 28
11:30AM-12:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Test/ Interview Preparation Class
January 7, 14, 21, 28
5-6:30PM
English Cafe: Learn and practice conversational English
Intermediate, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 4-5:30PM
Beginner, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 5-6:30PM
All Levels, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 5-6:30PM
Introduction to the Computer
January 8, 22, 1-2:30PM
The Garden Club of Coral Springs
January 9, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Gentle Yoga for Beginners
January 10, 24, 11AM-Noon
January 15, 29, 4:30-5:30PM
Book Warriors Book Club
None of This is True by Lisa Jewell
January 14, 5:30-6:30PM
Library Digital Resources
Libby
January 15, 1-2:30PM
youth
Baby Lapsit Story Time, ages birth to 18 months
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 11-11:30AM
Read & Succeed
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 4-5PM
Afterschool Teen hang-out in the Living Room: Video games, entertainment and space to chill or engage
January 7-10, 13-17, 21-24 27-31, 2:40-4PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 1-3
January 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-11AM
Construction Zone: Puzzles, games and fun activities, ages 3-5
January 8, 15, 22, 29
11-11:15AM
Cuentame/Tell Me Spanish Storytime: Interactive stories and songs to enhance Spanish language development, ages 3-5
January 9, 16, 23, 30
11-11:30AM
Comics2Life Graphic Novel
Book Club, ages 10-12
January 10, 4-5PM
Tween Book Club: The Babysitter’s Club
January 14, 5-6PM
Opera Storytime, all ages
January 16, 11AM-Noon
Mindful Movement
Preschool Storytime
January 17, 11-11:45AM
Bones to Books: Reading aloud to a pet therapy dog
January 18, 1-2PM
Bingo for Teens, ages 12-16
January 21, 3-4PM
Wags & Tales: Practice reading aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
January 25, 10:30-11:30AM
NEA Big Read: Gung Hay Fat
Choy/Happy New Year
January 31
11:30AM-12:15PM
Nova
Southeastern University Alvin Sherman Library, Research and Information Technology Center
3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
954-262-5477 EVENT
DETAILS
adults
Books and Bites Book Club
January 9, 11:30AM-1PM
Socrates Cafe
January 13, 1:30-2:30PM
Jewish Genealogical Society
Open Research Lab
January 26
10:30AM-12:30PM youth
Game Development for Teens
January 6, 6-7PM
Pajama Story Time
January 6, 13, 27, 6:30-7PM
Eco Kids Club
January 7, 3:30-4:30PM
Sharkey’s Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 3-5
January 8, 15, 22, 29
9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Teen Volunteer Orientation
January 9, 5-6PM
Little Minnows Play and Storytime: Books, songs and activities, ages 12-36 months
January 9, 16, 23, 30
9:30-10:15AM or 10:30-11:15AM
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens: Beginner/experienced players welcome
January 11, 2-4PM
Sensory Shenanigans
January 12, 10:30AM-Noon
Build It! Make It! Play It Drop in for hands-on fun and activities
January 14, 4-4:45PM
STEM for Tweens
January 21, 4-5PM
Teen Maker: Explore the connection between art and science
January 23, 5-6PM
Family Puzzle and Poetry Day
January 25, 11AM-5PM
Baby & Toddler Playdate
January 26, 10:30-11:30AM
Kids’ Art Studio
January 28, 4-4:45PM
Pembroke Pines
Walter C.Young
Resource Center
955 N.W. 129 Ave.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
954-357-6750 EVENT
adults
Tech Tutor Hour
January 7, 10:30-11:30AM
Paint-by-Number Craft
January 13, 12:30-2PM
Jazz Concert: Music Inspired by Nature
January 18, 2:30-3:30PM
NEA Big Read: Creative Writing Workshops with Diana Abu-Jaber
January 29, 1-3PM
youth
LEGO Night
January 8, 15, 5:30-6:30PM
Storytime, ages 2-5 with caregiver
January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
Chess Club
January 11, 25, 11AM-Noon Crafternoon
January 18, 1-2PM
Open Play Hour, ages 1-5
January 21, 10-11AM
Pompano Beach
50 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-357-7595
adults
Tai Chi 4 Your Health
January 6, 13, 27, 1-2PM
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 11AMNoon
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice conversational English
January 7, 14, 21, 28 6-7:30PM
NEA Big Read: Explore zhezhi, Chinese paper folding January 11, 2-2:30PM
MLK Day Jr. Day Craft Make a vision board
January 17, 2-4PM
Did You Hear the News?
You now have free online access to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post
Riverland
2710 W. Davie Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-357-7455
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Beginner Spanish Teens welcome
January 9, 16, 23, 30, 6-7PM
English Cafe and U.S.
Citizenship Help
January 11, 18, 25
11:30AM-1:30PM
youth
Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs, activities and a craft, ages 2-5
January 7, 14, 21, 28 11-11:45AM
South Regional/ Broward College
7300 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-201-8825
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Basic Computers for Beginners
January 2, 23
10:30AM-12:30PM
English Cafe: English practice class
Beginners, January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-7PM
Windows 11 Essential Training (two-part class)
January 7, 14
10:30AM-12:30PM
Ageless Grace
January 8, 4-5PM
File Management in Windows 11 (two-part class)
January 9, 16
10:30AM-12:30PM
Bingo for Books: Play to win with books as the prizes All ages welcome January 12, 2-3PM
Free Online Library Resources to Improve Skill & Self
January 18
10:30AM-12:30PM
Poetry Club: Share, craft and improve your poetry with likeminded poetry enthusiasts
January 21, 6-7PM
Introduction to Gmail (twopart class)
January 21, 28
10:30AM-12:30PM
Canva Creations: Calendars January 25, 2-3PM
youth
Toddler Free Play, 12-36 months
January 4, 11, 18, 25 11AM-Noon
Twilight Tales Family Storytime
January 6, 13, 27, 6-6:30PM
Story Time Fun, ages 3-6
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 3-3:30PM
Toddler Time: Stories, songs, and rhymes, ages 18 months-3 years
January 9, 16, 23, 30 11-11:30AM
Builder’s Club
January 9, 16, 23, 30, 3-4PM
Crafty Kids, ages 5-11
January 10, 17, 24, 31 4-4:45PM
Games and Gaming: Video and board games, ages 12-18
January 11, 18, 25, 2-3PM
Leamos Amigos: Beginner bilingual family storytime
January 15, 3-3:30PM
Ready for College: SAT/ACT Workshops
January 22, 27, 29
5:30-7:30PM
NEA Big Read: Lunar new year stories, all ages January 29, 3-3:30PM
Southwest Regional
16835 Sheridan St. Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
954-357-6580
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Chair Yoga
January 2, 9, Noon-2PM
Off the Hook Knitting and Crochet Group
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Noon-2PM
English Cafe Beginner/Basic
Learn and practice English and basic conversation skills
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 10:30AM-Noon
Spanish Cafe Beginners
January 4, 11, 18, 25 2-3:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate: Learn and practice conversational English
January 6, 13, 27 10:30AM-Noon
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course:
Everything you need to know to pass your interview and test
January 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 6-7:30PM
January 11, 18, 25 10:30AM-12:30PM
Literacy Basics for the U.S. Citizenship Test
January 6, 13, 27, 6-7:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate Learn and practice English vocabulary, conversation, grammar and pronunciation
January 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30AM-Noon
A Matter of Balance
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 1-3PM
Fine Art Series with the Docent Speakers’ Bureau of NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
January 8, 2-3:30PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Intermediate: Learn and practice English vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation
January 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30AM-Noon
Computer Basics
January 11, 11AM-12:30PM
Introduction to American Sign Language (six-week course)
January 11, 18, 25
10:30-11:30AM
Introduction to Word I & II (two-part course)
January 14, 28, 6-7:30PM
Let’s Talk About Book Club Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls
January 21, 10:30-11:30AM
Let’s Dance: Salsa
January 25, 2-3PM
Broward County Property Appraiser Outreach
Learn about and sign up for Homestead, veterans, disabled, senior and other property tax exemptions
January 28, 4-6PM
NEA Big Read: Chinese Bookbinding
January 29, 5-6PM
youth
Baby and Me Storytime, ages six weeks until walking
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 10:45-11:15AM
Math and Logic Games, families/all ages
January 4, Noon-1PM
Little BIG Readers Preschool Storytime, ages 3-5
January 6, 13, 27, 10:3011AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Family Storytime: Activities and stories, all ages
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 6-6:30PM
Teen Time
January 7-10, 13-17, 21-24, 27-31, 2-4:30PM
Toddler Storytime, ages 12-35 months
January 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30-11AM or 11:1511:45AM
Wags & Tales: Read aloud to a pet therapy dog, ages 5-12
January 11, 25 10:30-11:30AM
Let’s Build: Practice engineering principles with building challenges, ages 6-12 January 11, 2-3PM
Teen Advisory Group Meeting, grades 6-12
January 13, 4:30-5:30PM
Chess Club, ages 6-12
January 18, 2-3PM
Tween and Teen DIY: No-Sew Sock Snowmen, ages 9-18
January 25, 2-3:30PM
Dan Pearl
10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, FL 33351
954-357-7440
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Fantastic Films at Sunrise, call library for title; end times vary
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 1PM
January 9, 16, 23, 30, Noon
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
Prepare for interview and test
January 11, 18, 25 10:30AM-12:30PM
NEA Big Read: To Live by Yu Hua
January 29, 6:30-7:30PM
youth
Minecraft Mania: Winter Sports
January 6, 2-4PM
Stream a FREE movie tonight!
Game Night: Play PS5, Nintendo Switch and board games, all ages
January 7, 14, 21, 28 4-5:30PM
January 8, 15, 22, 29 4-7:30PM
Family Storytime
January 8, 15, 29 6-6:30PM
Preschool Storytime
January 9, 16, 23, 30 10:30-11AM
NEA Big Read: Nian Monster by Andrea Wang
January 22, 6-6:30PM
8701 W. Commerical Blvd.
Tamarac, FL 33351
954-765-1500
adults
Chess Club
January 4, 11AM-12:30PM
Family Coloring
January 2, 5-6PM
Family Movie Night: Call
youth
NEA Big Read Storytime January 9, 3-3:30PM
Toddler Crafternoon: MLK Day Craft, ages 2-5 January 13, 1-2PM
Let’s Paint! Canvas art painting
January 24, 4-5PM
PLAYAWAY®
West Regional
8601 W. Broward Blvd.
Plantation, FL 33324
954-765-1560
adults
EVENT DETAILS
Classic Films: Call library for title
January 2, 2-4PM
Tai Chi
January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
1-2PM
Hooked on Stitches Crochet
January 3, 17, 2-3:30PM
Parliamentarian Workshops
January 5, 12, 26, 3-5PM
Ageless Grace: Seated brain/ body fitness class
January 6, 13, 27, 1-2PM
Strength and Balance
January 6, 13, 27, 1:15-2PM
Gee You Knit Knitting Club
January 6, 13, 27, 3-4:30PM
U.S. Citizenship and Naturalization Class
January 6, 13, 27, 6-7:30PM
Chair Yoga
January 7, 14, 21, 28
Noon-1PM
Intermediate English Cafe Learn and practice English conversation/reading
January 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30-2PM
BYOM Yoga Class
January 7, 21, 6:30-7:30PM
MS Word for Beginners
January 7, 14, 21, 4-5:30PM
January 11, 25, Noon-2PM
Meditation & Movement
January 8, 15, 22, 29
Noon-1PM
English Cafe Beginner/ Basic: Learn and practice conversational English
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7:30PM
West Regional Fiction Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
January 10
10:30AM-12:30PM
Really True Reads Nonfiction Book Club: China in Seven Banquets
January 23, 2-3:30PM
Age Like a Pro Lunch and Learn: Healthy Aging Series
January 23, Noon-2PM
NEA Big Read Book
Chess Club: Casual play and practice, ages 5-18
January 11, 25 11AM-12:30PM
Read to a Therapy Dog at the Library, ages 5-12
January 18, 10:30AM-Noon
Wishing Crane Project
January 18, 1:30-3:30PM
Discussion: To Live by Yu Hua
January 28, 3:30-5PM
youth
Toddler Time, ages 12-35 months
January 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30-11AM or 11:15-11:45AM
Creative STEAM Lab, 6-12
January 7, 14, 21: NEA Big Read Special, 5-6PM January 18, 1-2PM
Dungeons and Dragons Teens
January 8, 15, 22, 29 6-7:30PM
Brain Games
January 25, 2-3PM
Storytime Fun, ages 3-5
January 9, 16, 23: NEA Big Read Special, 30, 11AM-Noon
Tween Book Club
Discussion, activity and treat, ages 8-12
January 27, 6:30-7:30PM
4205 Bonaventure Blvd.
Weston, FL 33332
954-357-5420
EVENT DETAILS
adults
Chair Yoga
January 6, 13, 27, Noon-1PM
Spanish Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice Spanish vocabulary, grammar and conversation
January 6, 13, 27
Noon-1:30PM
English Cafe Intermediate
Learn and practice conversational English, vocabulary and pronunciation
January 6, 13, 27
10:30-11:30AM
January 7, 14, 21, 28
12:30-1:30PM
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 6-7PM
U. S. Citizenship and Naturalization Course
January 7, 14, 21, 28, 17
6-7PM
Ageless Grace: Seated brain/ body fitness class
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 1-2PM
Knitting and Crochet Club: Bring in your projects t work on
